The CW's DC experiment is over, and FOX's Gotham hasn't quite hit the mark. However, The Penguin soared, becoming a landmark achievement in DC adaptations. What's next for the DC Universe?
Peacemaker and Gunn have delivered the blend of absurdity and crossover that Black Label comic fans craved. Here's a rundown of upcoming series and animated projects:
Table of Contents
- Creature Commandos Season 2
- Peacemaker Season 2
- Paradise Lost
- Booster Gold
- Waller
- Lanterns
- Dynamic Duo
Creature Commandos Season 2
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Max has greenlit a second season of Creature Commandos, following the overwhelmingly positive response to its December 5th debut. Peter Safran and James Gunn expressed their excitement, citing the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking premiere as exceeding expectations. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, including werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. The show balances action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. It boasts an impressive IMDb rating of 7.8 and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, exploring themes of transformation, camaraderie, and self-discovery. The cast includes Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo.
Peacemaker Season 2
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Release Date: August 2025
John Cena, in a September 2024 interview with Variety, discussed the extended development of Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the revamped DCU under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, Cena emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended timeline reflects a focus on seamless integration within the broader DC narrative, prioritizing coherence over rushed production. Filming is underway, suggesting significant progress.
Paradise Lost
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Paradise Lost is a dramatic exploration of Themyscira's origins, preceding Wonder Woman. Peter Safran envisions it as a Game of Thrones-esque political drama within the Amazonian society, exploring both its glory and its shadows. Currently in early development, with script refinement underway, as confirmed by James Gunn.
Booster Gold
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The Booster Gold series introduces Michael Jon Carter, a future athlete who travels back in time with his robotic companion, Skeets, to become a hero. Announced in January 2023, Gunn recently stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the script is still undergoing revisions to meet the studio's high standards before production begins.
Waller
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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events after Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn explained that its scheduling is coordinated with Superman's production. The series features Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver as writers, and incorporates the Peacemaker cast. Gunn confirmed ongoing progress, emphasizing the studio's commitment to completing the script before setting a release date. Steve Agee also reinforced this commitment to quality.
Lanterns
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HBO's Lanterns (originally slated for Max) will consist of eight episodes. The series features writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with James Hawes directing. The cast includes Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. The story focuses on a terrestrial investigation that unveils a larger conspiracy, blending interstellar law enforcement with earthly crime. Gunn emphasized its importance within the overall DCU narrative.
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Dynamic Duo
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DC Studios and Swaybox Studios are collaborating on Dynamic Duo, an animated film exploring the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The animation style is described as innovative, potentially rivaling Spider-Verse. Variety highlights the focus on their friendship and contrasting ambitions. Arthur Mintz directs, using "Momo animation," a blend of CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture. Matthew Aldrich wrote the script. James Gunn's announcement mentioned collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.
